Mahjong Solitaire
Features
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Play for free
Enjoy unlimited games of mahjong solitaire classic for free, no downloads required.
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Works everywhere
Play on Windows, Mac, Linux and even on Smart TVs. Just open the link in your browser and enjoy!
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Full screen
Our online mahjong games are optimized for full screen experience. Toggle full screen in the settings.
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Optimized for mobile
Enjoy the best mahjong game on Android, iOS, and iPad. This game is optimized for all devices and screen sizes.
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Unlimited hints
Don't get ever stuck again. Use the hint button to find your next move.
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Highlight open tiles
Enable highlighting for open tiles to make it easier to find the next move.
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Timer
Play mahjong with timer for added excitement. The timer is an optional feature and can be enabled in the settings.
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100+ puzzles
There are more than 100 original mahjong puzzles for you to play through!
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How to play
Mahjong Solitaire is a tile-matching game where the goal is to clear the board by eliminating tile pairs. Click on two tiles with the same image to remove them from the playing field. At the beginning of the game some tiles are blocked, and removing tiles unlocks more tiles to play. Keep removing pairs until all tiles get removed!
Board setup:
The game starts with mahjong tiles stacked upon each other into a multi-level pyramid. There are in total 144 tiles(72 pairs) on the playing field. Each tile is engraved with a specific image and appears four times on the board, with an exception for Flower and Season tiles that act similar to the "Joker" card.
Rules:
There are a few basic rules to mahjong:
- Only tiles with identical images can be removed.
- Any flower tile can be matched with any other flower tile. The same goes for season tiles.
- You can remove the pair only if both tiles are open.
- Tile is considered open when 1. There are no tiles above it. 2. At least one side is not blocked, meaning the tile is able to slide out to the left or right.
If you need more detailed explanations of the rules, here is a great YouTube video we recommend.
Strategy and Tips
On the surface, Mahjong Solitaire might seem like an easy game that doesn't require any strategy, but we have some tips on how to get better and win more games.
Scan the board
Before removing tiles from the board, carefully scan the game board and make a mental note of all possible moves. Remember, the goal of the game is to clear the board so you should focus on removing tiles that will, in turn, unblock more tiles, giving you more possible moves to play.
Go from top to bottom
It's a good idea to focus on removing tiles from the topmost layer first. As you learned from the previous tip, unblocking more tiles is your main priority, and tiles that reside on top layers are exactly the ones that block a lot of tiles underneath them.
Shuffle as a last resort
There is no point in using shuffle unless you reached the "locked" board, where there are no open tiles to form a pair. Our game will always let you know when there are no more moves available. However, if you can't find a pair to play you can use the Hint button which will highlight an open pair. And this leads us to the next tip!
Hint is your friend, but also an enemy
The hint tool is useful when you can't find the next move, but it doesn't guarantee the best move possible, as there is no game analysis happening and the program only finds an open pair. Use it at your own risk when you can't find a pair, but be aware that using Hint can also lead to a "locked" board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have Flash to play mahjong?
No, you can play this Mahjong without flash player. Our mahjong uses newer technology called HTML5 which allows it to be played on any device.
Is every Mahjong game solvable?
Yes! Our version of mahjong generates only solvable boards, and every game can be won. We've gathered some mahjong tips to help you win more games.